The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh

The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh sits at the heart of the city in our 140-year-old building welcoming over 100,000 people each year.

About The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh

	Royal Lyceum Theatre Grindlay Street, Edinburgh West EH3 9AX
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At the Lyceum, we believe that theatre is good for the soul. Led by our Artistic Director David Greig, we bring the best theatre from around the world to Edinburgh and share the best of Scottish theatre with the world.

We’re experts in making theatre. We rehearse in our studio space across the road from the auditorium, and our costumes and sets are designed and built in house at our workshop in Roseburn, Edinburgh.

Community is at the heart of what we do. In 2024, our creative learning department celebrates 25 years of developing and nurturing talent. Our Youth Theatre programmes have been the starting point for many Scottish actors, fostering newfound confidence and lifelong friendships. We also host 60+ writing groups, technical courses and training.

Over the past 59 years the Lyceum has continued to make world class theatre – take a seat, and experience it for yourself.

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Upcoming Events at The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh

Theatre

Cinderella: A Fairytale

28th November 2025 - 3rd January 2026

The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh, Edinburgh West

Coming to the Royal Lyceum Edinburgh Christmas 2025, the story we all love that has captivated audiences around the UK: Cinderella!

Comedy

Connor Burns: GALLUS

30th November 2025

The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh, Edinburgh West

Don't miss Gallus – the all-new comedy show from Connor Burns, Scotland's breakout international stand-up sensation, at The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh on 30th November!

Comedy

Sophie McCartney - One Foot in The Rave

19th December 2025

The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh, Edinburgh West

Due to phenomenal demand, award-winning comedian Sophie McCartney is extending her acclaimed 2025 ‘One Foot in the Rave’ tour and brings it to the Royal Lyceum Theatre on Friday 19th December!

Comedy

Mike Wozniak: The Bench

18th January 2026

The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh, Edinburgh West

Taskmaster star Mike Wozniak is coming to Edinburgh with his new show, The Bench, catch him live at The Royal Lyceum on 18th January!

Theatre

The Shawshank Redemption

20th January 2026 - 24th January 2026

The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh, Edinburgh West

The Shawshank Redemption is a gripping tale of friendship, injustice, and quiet resistance, set within the brutal confines of a maximum-security prison. Don't miss it at The Lyceum in January!

Comedy

Maddie Grace Jepson: Live - On Tour

28th January 2026

The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh, Edinburgh South

Maddie Grace Jepson is hitting the road with her brand-new, (reworked) one-woman show, Maddie Grace Jepson Live, a brilliantly unhinged mix of comedy, chaos, and confession.

Theatre

Michael Rosen: Getting Through It

29th January 2026

The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh, Edinburgh West

Poetry legend Michael Rosen presents his new one-person show 'Getting Through It' at the Lyceum Theatre on Thursday 29th September!

Comedy

Stuart Mitchell: Tips Not Included

31st January 2026

The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh, Edinburgh West

With over 100M views online see Stuart Mitchell, the longest running panellist from BBC Scotland's 'Breaking The News', live at The Royal Lyceum in his first national tour!

Theatre

Prima Facie

3rd February 2026 - 7th February 2026

The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh, Edinburgh West

Jodie Comer is set to return to her award-winning role in Suzie Miller’s Prima Facie in 2026 and brings it to the The Royal Lyceum Theatre from 3rd to 7th February, the only Scottish dates!

Theatre

One Day: The Musical

26th February 2026 - 5th April 2026

The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh, Edinburgh West

The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh and Melting Pot present the World Premiere of One Day The Musical, a celebration of love, fate, and the moments that define us forever.

Comedy

Andy Zaltzman: The Zaltgeist

25th April 2026

The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh, Edinburgh West

Following a sell-out 2024/2025 national run, Andy Zaltzman extends his hit tour into 2026 and brings it to The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh on 25th April.

Theatre

Karine Polwart: Windblown

28th April 2026 - 30th April 2026

The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh, Edinburgh West

A hauntingly beautiful tribute to a palm tree facing its chainsaw demise, Windblown is a spellbinding blend of folk music, conjured sound, intimate storytelling and stunning, immersive visuals.

Theatre

Black Diamonds and the Blue Brazil

8th May 2026 - 23rd May 2026

The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh, Edinburgh West

Funny, poignant, and packed with the spirit of Scottish football, Black Diamonds and the Blue Brazil is more than a play about the game - it’s about belonging, loss, and the songs we carry with us!

Theatre

Sweat

3rd June 2026 - 20th June 2026

The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh, Edinburgh West

Taut, gripping, and devastatingly impactful, Sweat is a powerhouse social drama of loyalty, loss, and the fight for survival in an unforgiving world.

Theatre

Zog

7th July 2026 - 12th July 2026

The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh, Edinburgh West

Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s classic, feel-good story is brought to roaring, soaring life in this delightful musical for children.

Theatres

Saint Stephens Theatre Stockbridge

105 St Stephen Street, Stockbridge and Canonmills EH3 5AB

Formerly St Stephen's Church, the building dates back to the 1820s.

Theatres

Assembly Rooms

54 George Street, Edinburgh New Town EH2 2LR

The Assembly Rooms are one of Edinburgh City Centre's largest and most impressive multi-purpose unique event spaces, perfect for any occasion from conferences, dinners and performances to exhibitions!

Theatres

Assembly Hall

Assembly Hall Mound Place, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 2LX

The Assembly Hall is a well known feature located in the heart of Edinburgh, with a memorable backdrop at the top of the city's Mound, and is a great location for holding a special event!

Theatres

Assembly Roxy

2 Roxburgh Place, Edinburgh Old Town EH8 9SU

Assembly Roxy is the year round home of Assembly Festival and Assembly Theatre, situated in the heart of the Old Town in Edinburgh.

Theatres

Church Hill Theatre

Morningside Road, Edinburgh South EH10 4DR

The Church Hill Theatre is a former church in the Morningside area of Edinburgh, designed in the late 1800s by Scottish architect Hippolyte Blanc, renowned for his Gothic revival style.

Theatres

Festival Theatre Edinburgh

13/29 Nicolson Street , Edinburgh South EH8 9FT

The Edinburgh Festival Theatre is a performing arts venue used primarily for performances of opera and ballet, large-scale musical events, and touring groups.

Theatres

Reconnect Regal Theatre

24-34 North Bridge Street , Bathgate EH48 4PS

The Reconnect Regal Theatre in Bathgate Lothian, Scotland provides a programme of music, drama, film and dance in the form of performances and classes.

Theatres

Innerleithen Memorial Hall

11 Leithen Road, Innerleithen EH44 6HZ

Pictuesque hall set in its own gardens with a rear balcony and excellent facilities for concerts, shows, dances, weddings, sales, meetings etc.

Theatres

The Hub Edinburgh

348-350 Castlehill, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 2NE

The Hub, at the top of Edinburgh's Royal Mile, is a multi-functional building comprising a performance space and venues for functions, conferences and weddings.

Theatres